
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LM55 ZBOMOT history
LM55 ZBO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 235,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 235,806 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,769 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM55 ZBO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 9 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM55 ZBO was last recorded at 235,806 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 9,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 226,663 miles · 5 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,143 miles
- Average per year
- 10,769 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 235,806 miles
- 2021 – 226,663 miles
- 2019 – 219,660 miles
- 2018 – 210,802 miles
- 2017 – 194,801 miles
- 2016 – 181,900 miles
- 2015 – 166,623 miles
- 2014 – 153,297 miles
- 2013 – 143,213 miles
- 2012 – 131,699 miles
- 2011 – 122,893 miles
- 2010 – 114,859 miles
- 2009 – 106,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass235,806 miles (+9,143)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 235,806 miles
- Test number
- 146065372284
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass226,663 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 226,663 miles
- Test number
- 742854272067
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail226,663 miles (+7,003)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,663 miles
- Test number
- 882928101344
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass219,660 miles (+8,858)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 219,660 miles
- Test number
- 817598316343
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged all deteriating (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass210,802 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 210,802 miles
- Test number
- 560370121728
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses cracking
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake hoses cracking
- AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop broken
Fail210,802 miles (+16,001)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,802 miles
- Test number
- 621437844274
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses cracking
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake hoses cracking
- AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop broken
Pass194,801 miles (+12,901)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 194,801 miles
- Test number
- 354749898283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,900 miles (+15,277)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 181,900 miles
- Test number
- 492483465832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,623 miles (+13,326)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 166,623 miles
- Test number
- 836683575166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass153,297 miles (+10,084)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 153,297 miles
- Test number
- 149863464131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,213 miles (+11,514)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 143,213 miles
- Test number
- 765598773144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,699 miles (+8,806)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 131,699 miles
- Test number
- 175263972127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,893 miles (+8,034)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 122,893 miles
- Test number
- 269254561480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,859 miles (+7,900)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 114,859 miles
- Test number
- 263424670491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,959 miles (+5,414)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 106,959 miles
- Test number
- 230650389127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,545 miles (+4,995)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 101,545 miles
- Test number
- 764167509159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,550 miles1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,550 miles
- Test number
- 774150239040
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteCrack in windscreen but not in swept area
- NoteTyre light on
Questions about LM55 ZBO
- Does LM55 ZBO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM55 ZBO expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM55 ZBO?
- The MOT on LM55 ZBO expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM55 ZBO done?
- LM55 ZBO was recorded at 235,806 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 10,769 miles a year.
- Has LM55 ZBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM55 ZBO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM55 ZBO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LM55 ZBO find?
- LM55 ZBO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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